Full text articles, plus maps and pictures and TV and radio transcripts
Magazines, journals, newspapers, reference books, ebooks available in the library or at home with your KPL library card or with your Michigan Driver's License or ID by going to Mel.org
Includes Computer Database; Custom Newspapers; General Reference Center Gold; Grand Rapids Press; Expanded Academic ASAP; General Business File ASAP; Legal Trac; InfoTrac Onefile; Health Reference Center Academic ASAP
Michigan eLibrary collection of ebooks.
Quick facts on a variety of subjects, including quotations, English and bilingual dictionaries, art and architecture, encyclopedias, timelines and subjects such as food and drink, computers, sciences, economics, history, law, mythology, performing arts, politics and social science, math and religion.
Community Resources
Phone 269-337-8899
Kalamazoo Farmers' Market - May and November Saturdays (only) 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.; June - October Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 7 a.m - 2 p.m.
Phone 269-492-6468
Growing Matters Garden: a youth educational program; Future Chefs: a cooking class and job skills program for teens; Southwest Michigan Harvest Fest Planning Committee: an annual celebration of local foods and sustainable living; Kalamazoo Community Kitchen Project: soon-to-be commercially licensed kitchen facility for rent by food entrepreneurs; Community Education: occasional lectures or films aimed to educate about issues related to food, the environment, health, and social justice; Kalamazoo Area Food System Inventory: an assessment project of Southwest Michigan's multi-faceted food system; Farms-2-K-College: supports increasing the amount of local food available in K-College's cafeteria.
Phone 269-342-5686
To provide customers with natural and organic products while promoting nutritional awareness and environmental responsibility.
Information about cooking, recipes, ethnic cuisine, and kitchen equipment.
From About.com help to convert your recipes, includes help on deciphering those oftimes cryptic instructions in heirloom recipes from days gone by.
Access food recipes, christmas cookie ideas, and recommended soup dishes.
Over 6000 mixed drink and cocktail recipes.
Teach children the art and fun of cooking. Includes recipes and resources for both adults and children.
Learn about the wineries and vineyards of Michigan.
Nutrition facts, including some fast food restaurants
Information and links to over 3000 restaurants across the country.
Resource for locating recipes, discussing cooking, buying cooking products, and learning about new culinary trends.
Find the most memorable local eateries along the highways and back roads of America.
Companion to the radio series, providing listeners and browsers abundant information on food preparation, appreciation, and culture.
Locate informative reviews of wines and beers from The Beverage Tasting Institute.
A unique lifestyle network and website that strive to surprise and engage its viewers with likable hosts, personalities, and the variety of things it does with food.
Features information about vegetarian cooking, a personals section, veggie poetry, articles, and recipes.